Honey Don't
Beatles Lyrics
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Say you do, baby when you don't
Let me know, honey, how you fell
Tell the truth now, is love real?
So, aw, aw
Well, honey don't
Well, honey don't
Honey don't
Honey don't
I say you will when you won't
Aw, aw, honey don't
Well, I love you, baby, and you ought to know
I like the way that you wear your clothes
Everything about you is so doggone sweet
You got that sand all over your feet
So, aw, aw
Well, honey don't
Honey don't
Honey don't
Honey don't
Honey don't
I say you will when you won't
Aw, aw, honey don't
I feel fine
Ooo, oo, I say
Well Sometimes I love you on a Saturday night
Sunday morning you don't look right
You been out painting the town
Uh huh, baby you been slipping around
So, aw, aw
Well, honey don't
I say, honey don't
Honey don't
Honey don't
Honey don't
I say you will when you won't
Aw, aw, honey don't
Well, honey don't
Well, honey don't
A little, little, honey don't
I say, you will when you won't
Aw, aw, honey don't
The lyrics to "Honey Don't" by the Beatles speak about the inconsistencies in a romantic relationship. The song is an expression of frustration by the singer towards their romantic partner who seems conflicted and indecisive about their feelings. The first verse is an inquiry as to whether the love they share is genuine or if it's just a game that the partner is playing. The repetition of "honey don't" in the chorus suggests that the singer is tired of their partner's antics and wants them to be honest about their feelings.
The second verse expresses the singer's admiration for their partner, stating that everything about them is sweet, but they notice that the partner has sand on their feet, implying that they have been out and about instead of spending time with the singer. The third verse describes how the partner's behavior changes from Saturday night to Sunday morning, and the singer suspects that they have been "slipping around" or cheating. The repetition of "honey don't" in the chorus emphasizes the singer's frustration with their partner's actions.
Overall, "Honey Don't" is a catchy, upbeat song that deals with the complex emotions of a relationship. Through these lyrics, the Beatles remind us that love is not always smooth sailing.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, how come you say you will when you won't?
Questioning why the person says they will do something and then don't follow through
Say you do, baby when you don't
Expressing frustration with the person's false promises
Let me know, honey, how you fell
Asking the person to be honest about their feelings
Tell the truth now, is love real?
Questioning the authenticity of their relationship
So, aw, aw
A sound of disappointment and frustration
Well, honey don't
Advising the person not to make false promises
I say you will when you won't
Noting the person's tendency to make false promises
Well, I love you, baby, and you ought to know
Expressing love and affection for the person
I like the way that you wear your clothes
Appreciating the person's style and appearance
Everything about you is so doggone sweet
Finding everything about the person endearing
You got that sand all over your feet
Commenting on a specific detail of the person's appearance
I feel fine
Expressing a positive emotion
Ooo, oo, I say
A vocalization of pleasure or satisfaction
Well Sometimes I love you on a Saturday night
Expressing affection for the person on specific occasions
Sunday morning you don't look right
Noting a change in the person's demeanor or appearance on a different day
You been out painting the town
Accusing the person of being out and about exploring without them
Uh huh, baby you been slipping around
Suggesting infidelity on the part of the person
A little, little, honey don't
Repeating the advice not to make false promises
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